save vs squirrel away

save is a noun but squirrel away is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
save	Yes	No	Yes	No
squirrel away	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, squirrel away is a hyponym of save; that is, squirrel away is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than save:

Other hyponyms of save include cache, hive up, hoard, lay away, stash.

save (noun)	squirrel away (noun)
(sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring

save (verb)	squirrel away (verb)
make unnecessary an expenditure or effort	save up as for future use
record data on a computer
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
accumulate money for future use
spend less; buy at a reduced price
retain rights to
spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
bring into safety
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
save from sins
refrain from harming